| Feature | Details |
| Sensor IC | VL53L0X (STMicroelectronics) |
| Sensing Range | 30mm to 2000mm (2 Meters) |
| Technology | Time-of-Flight (ToF) LiDAR |
| Interface | I2C (Serial Data/Clock) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.6V to 5.5V (with onboard regulator) |
| Laser Type | 940nm VCSEL (Class 1 Eye-Safe) |
Product Description The VL53L0X is a revolutionary "Time-of-Flight" (ToF) ranging system integrated into a compact module. Unlike standard infrared sensors that estimate distance based on the amount of reflected light (which changes depending on the color and material of the object), the VL53L0X acts like a tiny LiDAR. It measures the exact time it takes for an invisible laser pulse to travel to the target and back. This results in precise, absolute distance measurements that are virtually independent of the target's reflectivity or ambient light conditions. It is widely used for drone landing assistance, liquid level sensing, and touchless gesture recognition.
Key Highlights
True Distance Sensing: Provides accurate millimeter-level readings regardless of whether the target is white, black, or metallic.
Eye-Safe Technology: Uses a 940nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) that is completely invisible to the human eye and meets Class 1 safety standards.
Onboard Voltage Regulation: This breakout board version typically includes a 3.3V LDO regulator and level shifters, making it directly compatible with 5V Arduino boards and 3.3V ESP32/Raspberry Pi systems.
Versatile Range Modes: Can be configured via software for different "profiles," such as High Accuracy (±3%), Long Range (up to 2m), or High Speed (for rapid tracking).
Compact Footprint: Its extremely small size makes it ideal for integration into wearable devices, mobile robotics, and sleek IoT enclosures.
Technical Specifications
I2C Address: 0x29 (Default)
Field of View (FoV): 25 Degrees
Operating Current: 10mA (Active), 5$\mu$A (Standby)
Response Time: < 30ms (Fastest mode)
Dimensions: 13mm x 10.5mm
Prototyping & Installation Tip The VL53L0X is an I2C device. To use multiple sensors on the same bus, you must use the XSHUT (Shutdown) pin to change the I2C address of each sensor during your code’s setup phase. Important: The sensor often comes with a tiny orange or clear protective film on the lens. You must remove this film before operation, or your readings will be stuck at a very low value. For software, the VL53L0X library by Pololu or the Adafruit VL53L0X library are the standard choices for Arduino.
Note: This product is the VL53L0X Breakout Module ONLY. Header pins are usually included. Product images are for illustration purposes only.